Our Orienteering Rotherham series is an ideal chance to give orienteering a go in your local parks. Ideal for families, this is a great oportunity to try a new, free activity. You can go individually or in a group and walk or run at your own pace. Our friendly volunteers will be on hand to explain what to do!

What is Orienteering?

It's a great way to explore the outdoors. The aim is to navigate between control points marked on an orienteering map. Choose the best route to complete the course in the quickest time you can.

Who's it for?

Anyone can do orienteering. South Yorkshire Orienteers has members from 5 to 82! It appeals to runners but also to people who enjoy the outdoors and would like to improve their navigation skills. Our Orienteering Rotherham series is particularly suited to families but everyone is welcome.

Location

We will be based near the cafe. Please park in the Rosehill Victoria car park, S62 7HJ. Head towards the cafe and look out for the SYO flag.

Timing

Turn up anytime between 11am and 2pm. There's no need to register in advance - just turn up on the day. Courses close at 2.30pm and the controls will then be collected in.

Cost 

Free

Courses

There's a choice of 3 courses - short, medium & long. You can do all 3 if you like! If you came to the one in April, the courses will be different!

Facilities

There's a cafe, toilets, crazy golf and playground in the park.

What to wear

You don't need any special equipment or clothes. Just wear something comfortable and some sturdy shoes / trainers. A waterproof might be useful if it's wet!

Find Your Way

We will also be introducing British Orienteering's Find Your Way project. Find Your Way allows you to go orienteering at a time convenient to you using a smartphone. Find out how it works and collect your map, then come back another day and give it a go. There are several Find Your Way courses set up around Rotherham so you can explore lots of different locations.